Waterbug Kayak Self Rescue Ladder

Anyone use one of these on their kayak?  How hard would it be to DIY? 
http://kayakselfrescueladder.com/

No need. Easy to flip a turtled kayak. Learn self rescue BEFORE you go on the water.

The guy's pfd didn't inflate.

No need. Easy to flip a turtled kayak. Learn self rescue BEFORE you go on the water.

Lol so practice out of the water. I highly recommend a plush green lawn. J/k

No need. Easy to flip a turtled kayak. Learn self rescue BEFORE you go on the water.

Have you ever seen a Pro Angler?

No need. Easy to flip a turtled kayak. Learn self rescue BEFORE you go on the water.

Lol so practice out of the water. I highly recommend a plush green lawn. J/k

That is how it was taught at MBK, except on the sand. This is even before they let you get on the kayak. Then you practice what you learned once you get on the water.

No need. Easy to flip a turtled kayak. Learn self rescue BEFORE you go on the water.

Have you ever seen a Pro Angler?

Yes, it is a barge. Remember once the kayak is on the water, it is buoyant. It does not take much strength to flip a turtled kayak that is kept afloat by water. You just have to learn the proper techniques.

I carry a rescue stirrup as part of my kit. It's not for me but others in the group. Stirrups are a contrivoursial topic in kayaking, most don't like them and think its a crutch to avoid proper tequnic, but for others (like me) its just another tool in the box. I've thought people that can't deep water reentry any other way. It builds confidence so they are more prepared to do it the right way unassisted. Having one mounted to the kayak at all times is a bad idea, too much can go wrong, tangle issues, ect. I suggest learning proper self rescues and not relying on another piece of gear that can and will fail when you need it. There is no replacement for practice.
As far as a PA goes, they can be one of the easiest to reboard in deep water. You swim up on the back and make your way forward. Again practice makes perfect. Watching it on YouTube and thinking it looks easy can get you and whoever your paddling with in trouble real quick.

I carry a rescue stirrup as part of my kit. It's not for me but others in the group. Stirrups are a contrivoursial topic in kayaking, most don't like them and think its a crutch to avoid proper tequnic, but for others (like me) its just another tool in the box. I've thought people that can't deep water reentry any other way. It builds confidence so they are more prepared to do it the right way unassisted. Having one mounted to the kayak at all times is a bad idea, too much can go wrong, tangle issues, ect. I suggest learning proper self rescues and not relying on another piece of gear that can and will fail when you need it. There is no replacement for practice.
As far as a PA goes, they can be one of the easiest to reboard in deep water. You swim up on the back and make your way forward. Again practice makes perfect. Watching it on YouTube and thinking it looks easy can get you and whoever your paddling with in trouble real quick.

Same here, always have a stirrup for people that are not as conditioned as most on the water.It also helps if you have someone that could have an injury that limits the use of an arm or leg. I never leave without a stirrup in the safety kit. better to have and not need!

Yeah, his PFD didn't inflate and he lost his paddle....

I can turn my boat over, but I liked the stepping on the handle to boost one's self back into the kayak. I can do a heel-hook re-entry with a paddle float but the strap/handle boost might be another option to try and practice.